Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd to compete with Newcastle to sign French sensation Rayan Cherki

Posted Wednesday, November 08, 2023 by Goal.com

Man Utd and Newcastle to battle it out for French sensation

Manchester United are set to battle it out in the transfer market with fellow Premier League club Newcastle United to sign Lyon star Rayan Cherki in 2024, according to Football Insider.

The 20-year-old's current contract with the Ligue 1 giants expires in June 2025 and it remains to be seen if either of the English clubs manage to land him next year.

Spurs enter race to sign Brentford star

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd to compete with Newcastle to sign French sensation Rayan Cherki

Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race to sign Brentford star Ivan Toney who is also wanted by Chelsea and Arsenal, according to Football Insider.

The report claims that Spurs are in search of a number nine and could make a move for the English international in the new year. Toney currently has a contract with the Bees until 2025.

Arsenal star could leave the club in January

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd to compete with Newcastle to sign French sensation Rayan Cherki

Tutto Mercato reports that Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has informed the club that he wants to leave them in January.

While Juventus are considered the front-runner to land the Ghanian international in the upcoming window, the player could consider a move to another Premier League side or a Spanish club.

PSG's stance on Mbappe revealed after Real Madrid statement

PSG claim Kylian Mbappe is still “helping us to build our future” following Real Madrid’s latest statement in a long-running transfer saga.

Al-Khelaifi has told Gazzetta dello Sport when asked about the latest comments coming out of Madrid: “I haven’t seen their statement, we’re all focused on ourselves and our football, not on others.”

Lampard claims Chelsea refused to sanction £20m for Bellingham

Frank Lampard has claimed that Chelsea refused to sanction a £20m transfer swoop for Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham when he was at the helm.

"When I was managing at Chelsea (first time) I was desperate to bring Jude Bellingham in," Lampard revealed during a chat in the Obi One Podcast. "But I couldn't get it through upstairs - the idea of paying £20m for someone his age (at the time)."